Let me begin by saying dumbbell squat cleans can SUCK IT. I don’t think I actually despise any movement in Crossfit other than this one. Yes, I may complain about other movements, but really, it’s a love hate. DB Squat cleans, you are just a hate… and yet… this WOD kicked ass. Mine.

Warm Up: The usual

SWOD: Front Squat

I was really nervous going into this lift that my back wasn’t going to cooperate. But fancy that, as long as I kept good form, I was fine. Actually, I was better than fine, I hit my 1RM for 2 reps. J

1×10@ 33 warm up
1×3@53 (easy)
1×3 @ 63
1×3 @73
1×3 @ 83
1×2 @ 93 – the second rep was uuuuuglyyyy and I failed on the way back up from the third rep. This still made me feel SO awesome, as this was my max when I was better conditioned, so I know I haven’t lost much strength from my injury and time off.

I am lopsided. One leg is stronger and one arm is stronger, which makes DB squat cleans the most frustrating movement on the planet. And I feel like I’m going to yack on every single one. But I sucked it up and did it. Yay me!